Dignitaries to Speak at Innovative Hearth Products’ Grand Reopening Event
On October 21, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
A grand reopening ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 1:30 p.m. CDT will mark the debut of Innovative Hearth Products’ (IHP) Russellville, Ala, facility. The ceremony commemorates the company’s renovation and expansion, which involved a 14-month, $14 million investment that generated 225 new jobs to local communities.
To address manufacturing and sales growth, IHP (manufacturer of Astria, IronStrike, and Superior brand fireplaces, stoves, inserts, and accessories) enlarged the original 105,000-square-foot operation to 320,000-square feet. The company acquired new state-of-the-art equipment as well as transferred necessary equipment from its Union City, Tenn., and Santa Ana, Calif., facilities to the renovated…
AGIO-USA Partners to Sell Outdoor Rugs
On October 20, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - A new partnership between two leaders in outdoor furniture and accessory rugs will complement outdoor furniture collections in traditional and specialty brick-and-mortar furniture retailers and casual furniture specialists.
Agio-USA of Virginia Beach, Va, has made an exclusive arrangement to sell nuLOOM rugs through their sales and distribution network. Outdoor rugs produced by nuLOOM, a manufacturer of indoor and outdoor rugs, will continue its existing ecommerce business with their own sales force.
The nuLOOM company, which is primarily focused on online sales for its fashionable rugs, will now gain entre’ into bricks-and-mortar furniture stores through…
Twin-Star Celebrates New High Point Showroom
On October 19, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Twin-Star recently celebrated the grand opening of its new High Point showroom, featuring quality furniture for every season. They will be celebrating each of the four seasons during the first four days of market, kicking off the opening with Autumn-themed events throughout the day.
Photo From Left to Right:
Marc Sculler, CEO; Matt Heitner, sales manager; Ed Wilson, sales representative; Jeff Stevenson, regional vice president; Shaunna Thompson, director of Sales; Richard Scott, Rooms To Go; Robert M. La Scala, regional vice president; Andy Bandremer, senior vice president; Brian Brigham, director of Marketing and Public Relations; Chris Becker, sales manager;…
Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens Announces Strategic Alliance with Dekton by Cosentino
On October 17, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WALLINGFORD, CT – Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens has agreed to a new strategic alliance with Dekton, an innovative new line of ultra-compact surface with advanced technical properties for exterior design by Cosentino, the leading manufacturer of quartz, natural stone, and architectural surfaces. The alliance will be launched at this year’s Fall High Point Market, set to take place Oct 18-23, 2014.
Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens will specify Dekton as part of its countertop selection process. In addition, national Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchen representatives will participate in a training session to learn about creating and offering designs focused on color combinations…
Hearth and Home Technologies Announces Partnership with Clayton Homes
On October 16, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAKEVILLE, MN - Hearth & Home Technologies, a developer, manufacturer and supplier of fireplaces, stoves and inserts in the hearth industry, has formed a strategic partnership with American homebuilder Clayton Homes.
Clayton Homes has selected Hearth & Home Technologies’ Heatilator® brand as its brand of choice for fireplaces. The partnership brings together two industry-leading brands: Clayton Homes has been building homes since 1956 and has received multiple awards for design and construction along the way, and Heatilator is the #1 preferred brand by builders, known as “the first name in fireplaces.”
“Heatilator has a long legacy of dependability…
la-Fete Design - the Scene Outdoors Gains Momentum
On October 15, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LOS ANGELES - New outdoor concepts are emerging from the Golden State, with la-Fete Design focusing on modern outdoor furniture with striking sculptural lounge seating made from all weatherproof materials and manufactured in the United States. Available in 12 distinct colors of marine grade vinyl to create unique environments and versatile lounge groupings, la-Fete favors lightweight weatherproof materials.
The company is a joint venture of Angie Thornbury, asid/cid and Softub Inc, a 20-year-old manufacturer of outdoor products. Manufactured in California, la-Fête’s modular lounges and resort beds are suitable for pool-side, clubs, lounges, decks, roof gardens, spas, and events. The…
Capel Rugs Preps Promo for High Point Market
On October 15, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TROY, NC - Everyone shopping the Capel Rugs showroom next week at the Oct 18-23 High Point Market will have a chance to pick out a bag containing a special marble. Depending on the marble’s color, prizes will be awarded to each retailer shopping the Capel line.
Prizes include $50 to $300 gift cards, free freight, or 10% off on product orders and free 5-feet by 8-feet rugs from Capel’s Braided and Creative Concepts collections.
“Everyone’s a winner in this fun giveaway, because every retailer who comes in to see our line walks out with a prize,” said Allen…
OW Lee’s Terri Lee Rogers Chosen as Finalist for Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award
On October 15, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ONTARIO, CA - OW Lee, a manufacturer of furniture, fire pits, and accessories in Ontario, Calif, announced today that its president, Terri Lee Rogers, was chosen as a finalist for the 2014 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award.
The Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards program was founded in 2003 to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the Inland Empire’s top entrepreneurial business leaders. Since that time, the award has honored more than 250 entrepreneurs as finalists and bestowed the coveted Spirit Award to 100 entrepreneurs.
Finalists were chosen during an afternoon reception of networking where Terri gave a 60-second presentation on…
